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Land owner alleges natural gas producer broke lease
WHEELING — A Pittsburgh-based land owner is suing two Charleston natural gas producers, alleging breach of lease agreement, conversion and unjust enrichment.
AG's office reminds college-bound students to submit FAFSA applications
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding college-bound students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which he says is a necessary part of qualifying for financial assistance.
Husband blames health care providers for wife's ailments
CHARLESTON — A husband is suing Charleston health care providers, alleging insufficient measures were taken by the defendants to prevent injuries.
Patient blames Princeton hospital for neck burns
PRINCETON — A Mercer County patient is suing a Princeton hospital, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Estate administrator alleges CVS violated state policy
BECKLEY — An estate administrator is suing CVS, alleging violation of West Virginia's public policy.
Couple blames driver, motor carrier, insurer for crash
POINT PLEASANT — A Mason County husband and wife are suing a driver, motor carrier and insurer, alleging the defendants' negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Trustees seeks declaratory relief against beneficiary
WHEELING — Trustees are suing a hospital and the beneficiary of a charitable trust, alleging misrepresentation.
Men, corporations sue Putnam County Commission for rezoning order
WINFIELD – Two men and two corporations are suing the Putnam County Commission after they claim it violated the a zoning ordinance by agreeing to rezone properties.
Man sues Davis H. Elliot Construction Company for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Davis H. Elliot Construction Company Inc. after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Man names 186 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON – A man is suing 186 companies he claims are responsible for the death of a Steubenville man.
Couple names 199 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON – An Ona couple has named 199 defendants in a lawsuit alleging asbestos exposure caused lung cancer.
WVU clinic director to serve on governor-elect's policy groups
MORGANTOWN – Professor Katherine Garvey, director of the Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic at the West Virginia University College of Law, has been tapped to serve on one of eight policy group teams formed to assist Governor-Elect Jim Justice’s transition and give recommendations on a wide range of issues.
Judge denies petition for temporary restraining order in Marshall Board of Governors lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Circuit Judge Paul T. Farrell denied a petition for temporary restraining order in a lawsuit against Marshall University Board of Governors after the petitioner claimed it made an illegal decision to expel him.
Freelance legal researcher files two lawsuits against Cabell County sheriff
HUNTINGTON – A freelance legal researcher has filed two lawsuits against Cabell County Sheriff Tom McComas after he claims the sheriff failed to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
Steel of WV seeks injunctive relief against sanitary board
HUNTINGTON – Steel of West Virginia has filed a petition and is seeking injunctive relief against Huntington Sanitary Board and the city council, alleging it failed to give proper notice for increased sewer rates.
House guest blames residence owner, bathtub manufacturer for injuries
WAYNE — A Wayne man is suing a homeowner and bathtub manufacturer, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Customer blames Ceredo salon operators for injuries
WAYNE — A Huntington woman is suing Ceredo salon operators, alleging the defendants' negligence led to a fall and injuries for the plaintiff.
Family blames motorist, city of Weirton for crash injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton family is suing vehicle operators and the city of Weirton, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiffs in a car crash.
Wayne County Sheriff's Office corporal alleges unequal pay
WAYNE — A Cabell County man is suing officials associated with the Wayne County Sherriff's Office, alleging an unequal pay system.
Surviving spouse blames nursing home facility for husband's death
PRINCETON — A surviving spouse is suing a Mercer County nursing home facility, alleging negligence and wrongful death in the defendant's treatment of her deceased husband.